Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and comprehensive resume to Dina Satriale at recruitment@LDHCC.com
Job Description
The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is recruiting for a Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) , a new role created to steward the organization’s people, culture, and talent strategy while advancing the important work and agenda of its members - putting Christian principles into practice to build healthy spirit, mind, and body—during an unprecedented inflection point in our nation’s history. The CPCO will play a pivotal role in shaping organizational culture, strengthening the workforce, and ensuring that millions of lives continue to be positively impacted through the Y’s programs and national reach.
As the national resource office for the Movement, Y-USA exists to support and strengthen its member associations’ ability to carry out the mission in their communities while advancing collective goals and priorities. As one of the most well-known and trusted nonprofit brands in the country, the YMCA is uniquely positioned to lead in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Local Ys serve as essential social, health, and development anchors in thousands of communities nationwide.
The CPCO will be responsible for aligning Y-USA’s people and culture strategy with its mission and operational goals, ensuring the organization has the workforce capacity, inclusive practices, and organizational culture to serve more than 2,650 local Ys. This includes oversight of all aspects of human resources—talent strategy, culture, organizational development, employee engagement, compliance, and workforce transformation—while ensuring people-centered practices and transparency deliver value for associations of all sizes. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Y-USA, the CPCO will serve as a strategic partner in shaping long-term organizational direction while ensuring day-to-day excellence in people operations and culture.
This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven, visionary human capital leader to guide the country’s largest health and human services nonprofit through a period of transformation and growth. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional HR and organizational leadership experience, proven success in complex or federated organizations, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence. A collaborative communicator and servant leader, the CPCO will be people-focused and results-oriented, embodying the Y’s values while advancing its mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Active SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Active Certified Benefits and Compensation Professional (CBP, CCP) certification strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, preferably in mission-driven or national organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading equity-focused HR strategies, large-scale cultural change, and organizational transformation.
• Experience managing HR in multi-site, matrixed, or federated structures preferred.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance practices, and professional HR operations.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Board & Executive Engagement: Proven ability to engage Boards and executive leaders with clarity, credibility, and influence.
• Team Leadership: Track record of leading diverse HR teams, mentoring talent, and building strong succession pipelines.
• Values & Inclusion: Demonstrates commitment to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to align people strategy with organizational mission, long-term goals, and workforce sustainability.
• Influence & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex HR and cultural information to varied audiences.
• Results Orientation: History of achieving organizational objectives, driving high performance, and implementing data-informed HR strategies.
• Adaptability: Flexibility and openness to change, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
  Essential Functions

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